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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Kyle Putriment - The President Calling

I listened to the recorded tapes of JFK discussing the issue of James Meredith, a black man who was denied entry into the University of Mississippi in 1962. I feel that this issue places JFK as a man of honor. He worked hard to ensure the constitution was upheld for the benefit of one man, and continued to do - when the supreme court ruled in Meredith's favor and his admittance was eminent, rioting ensued in Mississippi. I feel that the president JFK continued to support and fight for Meredith's entry into the university even against major local discontent marks him as a man of honor. This type of source was interesting to listen to, and I feel that a primary source such can be an accurate way to understand an event such as this. The recorded tapes gave a more complete understanding of the issue, conveying the idea that JFK (at least acted like) he was always in control, as well as being able to better understand the viewpoint of not only JFK but the Mississippi governor, Ross Barnett, who denied Meredith entry.

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